The Battle of Marj Ardabil or the Battle of Ardabil was a battle Hostile_encounter fought Hostile_encounter on the plains surrounding the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran in 730 .

The Battle of Marj Ardabil or the Battle of Ardabil was a battle Hostile_encounter fought Hostile_encounter on the plains surrounding the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran in 730 .

The Battle of Marj Ardabil or the Battle of Ardabil was a battle Hostile_encounter fought Hostile_encounter on the plains surrounding the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran in 730 .

According to the historian Agapius , the Arabs suffered Bodily_harm 20,000 dead Death and twice that number captured Conquering , a figure which probably includes the population of Ardabil and the surrounding territories .

Following their victory , the Khazars occupied Hold Ardabil .